Bulgur Barbecue

Ingredients

  • 2-3/4 cups water, divided
  • 2/3 cup bulgur
  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 hamburger buns, split

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in bulgur. Reduce
heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain
and squeeze dry; set aside.

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over
medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato
sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and
remaining water. Stir in reserved bulgur.

Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 50-60
minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns. Yield: 12 servings.